Wireless Sensor Networks: Architectures and Protocols

3 credits

This course provides an introduction to WSNs, applications and challenges; WSNs scenarios, energy efficiency, reliability and scalability; WSNs design principles, service interfaces and gateways; WSNs physical layer, MAC protocols, link layer protocols; Addressing in WSNs; WSNs synchronization; WSNs positioning and topology control; WSNs routing protocols, transport layer protocols and QoS. *Note: Students may receive credit for one of ENEL 823 or ENEL 890AN.*